Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor (2nd & 3rd shift roles)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

· Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

· Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

· Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.

· Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

· Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.

· Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.

· Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

· Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

· Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.

· Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.

· Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

· Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor:

*  High School diploma or GED required.

* 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.

*  3+ years of Supervisory experience

*  Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.

* Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.

* Demonstrated commitment to quality.

* Demonstrated commitment to safety.

* Must have a valid driver’s license.

* Must have a strong customer orientation.

* Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.

* Must be able to work a 2nd or 3rd shift position. 

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